Line Cooks for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree28%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years20%Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Parkhurst Dining
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years18%2-5 years55%
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Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $55,944 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,965 – $66,639 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAEDSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLead Cook/Supervisor
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineFast Casual ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCook 1
Plainfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingStockingPallet JackCook/Prep
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineLeadershipMexican CuisineTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceJunior Sous Chef/Line Cook
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipEmployee TrainingStaff Training
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What's the average time to fill a line cook role?
The average time to fill a line cook role is 107 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do line cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a line cook include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to line cooks?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: line cook/prep cook, kitchen and junior sous chef/line cook.
What level of education is common for a line cook?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a line cook in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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